Caryopteris Dark Knight #3
Caryopteris Dark Knight #3
Dark Knight Bluebeard
Showy blue flowers
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Open, airy, deciduous shrub. Blooms in late summer with deep cobalt flowers arranged in terminal spikes. Foliage is lacey and a striking silver tone on green. Fast growing. Cut back heavily in spring.
Botanical Name- Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight'
Pronunciation- kar-ee-OP-ter-iss klan-don-EN-sis
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 3 ft
Mature Height- 2 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Requires a well-drained, compost enriched soil
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- Deep blue - purple
Bloom Time- Late summer
Companion Plants- Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' - dark purple vs soft yellow
Fauna Attracted- Bees (mason, leafcutter), butterflies, hummingbirds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C9
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in early spring to promote new growth; water moderately and fertilize lightly.
Trimming Instructions- Cut back hard in early spring to promote compact growth and flowering.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Over-fertilizing in clay may cause leggy growth and reduced bloom.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew
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